Set top box market hits a new high, but threats loom, says In-Stat

GLOBAL DEMAND FOR both satellite and terrestrial set top boxes hit a new high in 2009, with worldwide set top box unit shipments increasing 11% to 210 million unit shipments, says a new report from In-Stat. But even after a record year, the market still faces formidable challenges in the near future.“The set top box market will be solid for the next few years”, said In-Stat analyst Mike Paxton. “However, there are some emerging threats that will test the market’s long-term viability.” According to The Digital Set Top Box Market: Demand Remains Solid, Despite Threats, foremost among these threats are...